142 Butchudder.--A species of the Catechu tree; hot and astringent,
beneficial in Aphtha, tooth-ache, blood, itch, poisons, and phlegm.
143 Budjaesaar.--The name of a tree; the best sort is called
Bidjaesaar; it is beneficial in Juzam, ptyalism, white leprosy,
seminal weakness, ascarides in the rectum, disorders of bile and
blood, cleansing the fluids, strengthening the roots of the hair,
and it is well known as an ingredient in many formulÊ.
144 Bitchoo, (Scorpion.).--A. Akrub. Its medicinal properties are
described in Yunani works. Bitchoo Diriag is small and of a blackish
color, tinged with red, and has a sting on its head with which it
wounds; its eyes are pointed, and its head is large in proportion
to its body. The author of the Dara Shekoi supposes this to be the
Singee fish.